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Babas Original

September 29, 2026 · Pass

clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings0

Failed findings

plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SURROUNDING FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: NOTED CLUTTER IN WEST STORAGE SPACE NEAR REAR EXIT, IN REAR OFFICE AND ALONG NORTH WALL TO REAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO BUSINESS AND ORGANIZE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CFM. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 24, 2025: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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About this record

This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.